English Explanatory Dictionary

exergue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A space beneath the main design on a coin or medal for the insertion of the date or other minor inscription.

Pronunciation

/ɪɡˈzɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-exergue.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-JutishMale-exergue.wav

Word forms

exergue exergues

Etymology

Borrowed from French exergue.

Derived words

exergual
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